Leona Lewis
Worldwide Singing Sensation, Winner of the Third Series of the British, The X Factor
Leona Lewis is a world renowned British singer and songwriter. Her debut Spirit became Britain's fastest-selling debut album of all time, selling over 6.5 million copies worldwide. In 2008, she set a record in the UK for the fastest selling download-only release with her cover of Snow Patrol's song Run which sold 69,244 copies in 2 days.
"I think she's one of the best singers we've seen in this country for a long, long time" - Simon Cowell
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Born and raised in London, Leona Lewis won a talent show at the age of 13 and devoted herself to music thereafter, eventually graduating from the prestigious BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. While working as a receptionist and pizza waitress and writing her own material, Leona Lewis auditioned for The X Factor in the summer of 2006 and won the third series competition in December of that year. Leona Lewis' debut single, a soulful cover of A Moment Like This, was the number one single in the U.K. at the turn of the year, including the coveted "Christmas Number One". Her second album, Echo, was given a worldwide release in 2009.
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Leona Lewis' striking beauty, charmingly down-to-earth personality, and huge, soaring voice has taken over the UK and further afield. Her disarming modesty is part of what has endeared Lewis to her fans. Every once in a while, an artist comes along whose talent is so undeniable that it inspires everyone who encounters it. She is an artist who will be a true star for many years to come.